Addiction Recovery Blog
How Life Skills Can Help You Beyond Rehab
Addiction is a complex disorder with many underlying factors. When effectively treating addiction, it’s not just about helping someone overcome their substance abuse behaviors. It’s also about helping them develop the skills to lead a healthy, sober life after rehab. Life skills after recovery begins are invaluable tools that help
Why Life Skills Are Essential for Successful Addiction Recovery
Addiction recovery involves more than achieving sobriety. It requires rebuilding the abilities needed to manage daily life effectively. Substance use disorders often disrupt emotional regulation, decision-making, and social functioning, leaving people unprepared for the demands of independent living. Developing life skills bridges this gap by helping patients plan their days,
What to Expect in Motivational Enhancement Therapy
Motivational enhancement therapy (MET) is effective in treating substance use disorders (SUDs) because it focuses on a person’s inner drive to change behaviors to live a sober life of recovery. For people struggling with SUDs, motivational enhancement therapy can support long-term recovery. At Mile High Recovery Center in Denver, Colorado,
Benefits of Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT)
Medication-assisted treatment offers a highly effective combination of medical and therapeutic support to fight addiction. This evidence-based approach uses medication to stabilize brain chemistry, allowing the brain to produce serotonin and dopamine and reach their normal levels, and therapy to address the emotional and behavioral aspects of substance abuse. In
Is Suboxone Addictive?
Suboxone is a prescription medication used to treat opioid use disorder as part of a medication-assisted treatment (MAT) program. While it can be effective in reducing cravings and opioid withdrawal symptoms, concerns remain about the potential for addiction or misuse. Understanding how this works, its risks, and safe use is
How Does Suboxone Work For Addiction
Suboxone is a commonly prescribed medication in recovery settings, known for its role in reducing withdrawal discomfort and curbing cravings. Understanding its effects and mechanisms can help individuals and families make informed decisions about available treatment options. This article outlines the science behind Suboxone, how it supports recovery, and what
Suboxone Explained: What It Is, How It Works, and When It’s Used
Suboxone is one of the most widely used medications for treating opioid use disorder (OUD). As part of medication-assisted treatment (MAT), it reduces withdrawal symptoms and cravings and helps people stabilize their lives. This article explains what Suboxone is, its formulation, how it works, when and why it’s prescribed, and
LGBTQ-Inclusive Inpatient Program in Colorado
According to the Colorado Department of Health, members of the LGBTQ community are at a higher risk of substance abuse than other groups.1 For many struggling with addiction, a Colorado LGBTQ inpatient program is the best choice for stopping the addiction before it causes severe health conditions. If left untreated,
Preparing for Inpatient Psychotherapy Treatment in Colorado
You must do several things for inpatient psychotherapy preparation in Colorado to ensure you get the most out of the program. Colorado has the third-highest rate for the number of people who struggle with their mental health, with 19.9% of residents struggling with some form of mental health disorder each
Begin Outpatient Rehab at Mile High Recovery Center Today
In Denver’s City Center neighborhood, Mile High is here to help you thrive throughout the Denver Metro area. If you or someone you love is ready to take the next steps towards recovery, call us today at 303-268-2144 to learn more about our outpatient programs.